ALMACO to discuss benefits of composite pipes

The Pipe Committee of the Latin American Composite Materials Association (ALMACO) will promote the seminar FRP Pipes: New Applications and Trends at Petrobras’ engineering department headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, on 23 July.

With presentations from suppliers of raw materials and manufacturers of composites pipes, the meeting will aim to reinforce the dissemination of the benefits provided by these types of pipes in applications onshore and offshore.

“The list of advantages includes several points, such as high resistance to corrosion, temperature and pressure, associated with lightness, ease of installation and, possibly, non-destructive repairs,” explained Erika Bernardino Aprá, President of ALMACO.

Throughout the day, Petrobras engineers will be able to accompany ten lectures presented by Engcom, Glastec, NOV, Petrofisa, Saertex, Teijin Aramid, Team do Brasil and UTCOM representatives.

Founded in 1981, the Latin American Composite Materials Association aims to represent, promote and strengthen the sustainable development of the composite market. With headquarters in Brazil and regional headquarters in Chile, Argentina and Colombia, ALMACO has around 400 associates and maintains, in conjunction with the Technological Research Institute (IPT), the Center for Technology in Composites (CETECOM), the largest of its kind in Latin America.